UPSC Mains 2017 GS Paper 3 questions

20 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2017. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All GS Paper 3 PYQs

1. 1

   Among several factors for India's potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?

   Indian Economy · 150 words · 10 marks

2. 2

   Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports.

   Indian Economy · 150 words · 10 marks

3. 3

   Examine the development of Airports in India through joint ventures under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard?

   Indian Economy · 150 words · 10 marks

4. 4

   Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?

   Agriculture · 150 words · 10 marks

5. 5

   What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?:.

   Agriculture · 150 words · 10 marks

6. 6

   Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including Leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and severe bums. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments?

   Science & Technology · 150 words · 10 marks

7. 7

   India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbitter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space missions. What are the main obstacles to launching a manned space mission, both in terms of technology and logistics? Examine critically.

   Science & Technology · 150 words · 10 marks

8. 8

   Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming a reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.

   Environment · 150 words · 10 marks

9. 9

   Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.

   Internal Security · 150 words · 10 marks

10. 10

    The North-East region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region.

    Internal Security · 150 words · 10 marks

11. 11

    One of the intended objectives of the Union Budget 207-8 is to 'transform, energise and clean India'. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 207-8 to achieve the objective.

    Indian Economy · 250 words · 15 marks

12. 12

    "Industrial growth rate has lagged-behind in the overall growth of Gross-Domestic-Product (GDP) in the post-reform period." Give reasons. How far the recent changes in Industrial-Policy are capable of increasing the industrial growth rate?

    Indian Economy · 250 words · 15 marks

13. 13

    What are the salient features of 'inclusive growth'? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyse and suggest measures for inclusive growth.

    Indian Economy · 250 words · 15 marks

14. 14

    What are the major reasons for declining tice and wheat yield in the cropping system? How crop diversification is helpful to stabilise the yield of the crops in the system?

    Agriculture · 250 words · 15 marks

15. 15

    How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What __is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?

    Agriculture · 250 words · 15 marks

16. 16

    Give an account of the growth and development of nuclear science and technology in India. What is the advantage of fast breeder reactor programme in India?

    Science & Technology · 250 words · 15 marks

17. 17

    Climate change' is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change?.How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change?

    Environment · 250 words · 15 marks

18. 18

    On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on fourteen countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.

    Disaster Management · 250 words · 15 marks

19. 19

    Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.

    Internal Security · 250 words · 15 marks

20. 20

    The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?

    Internal Security · 250 words · 15 marks